Our genetic counseling faculty provide cutting edge training in the complex science of genetics while fostering a strong foundation in counseling. The genetic counseling program is grounded in three important elements: scientific training in human genetics and genomics, comprehensive clinical experience, and understanding the psychological and social aspects of counseling—with an added focus on integrating up to the minute discoveries in genetics and genomics as well as valuable concepts from other academic disciplines. Scroll down to see individual faculty.
Faculty Research
Andrea L. Durst
Practice/Research: Public health genetics, genetic counseling and cancer genetics. Specifically, she is interested in the state implementation of CDC Tier 1 Genomic Applications for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome, Lynch syndrome and Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Robin E. Grubs
Practice/Research: Decision making related to genetic testing, the psychosocial aspects of living with genetic risk, and genetic counseling service delivery models. Genetic counseling education, psychosocial effects of genetic testing, and the use of qualitative methods in genetic counseling research.
Jodie M. Vento
Practice/Research: Exploring access to genomic services, innovative approaches to genetic counseling student education, the psychosocial impacts of genetic conditions and payer policies related to genetic counseling and testing.